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Senior Business Change Analyst Full time, Permanent Location – Flexible (Ipswich, Selby, London, Glasgow) Hybrid working 1-2 days per week in your local office Closing date: 19 May About the role: As a Senior Business Change Analyst at Drax you’ll lead the delivery of complex business change and transformation initiatives by providing expert business analysis, impact assessment, and adoption leadership ensuring people, process and behavioural changes are fully understood, planned for, and embedded into BAU. You’ll drive the clarity of business needs, shape the scope and benefits, and define the readiness, engagement, training and transition requirements that enable smooth deployment and measurable adoption outcomes; while coaching analysts and applying consistent, best‑practice change frameworks across projects. You’ll lead on complex change management strategies, stakeholder mapping, and transition requirements. Who we’re looking for: You’ll need to have experience using different change management frameworks and be used to working in an agile environment, as well as experience in managing transitions from change to BAU. You’ll have a problem solving mindset, strong change and adoption leadership skills coupled with a strong business acumen and commercial awareness. You’ll have previous hands on experience with process mapping/modelling, translating business problems into solutions, and coordinating testing or validation activities to ensure successful delivery of change projects and building complex business cases. You’ll have a good understanding of governance, compliance, risk & structured delivery environments. If you hold a change management or business analysis certification that would be advantageous. Who we are: We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals. You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come. Rewards and benefits: As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support your lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get: · A discretionary bonus depending on company performance · Private Healthcare · SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time · Personal accident cover · Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10% · Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays · Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come. Together, we make it happen. At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach ___ Talk to us about flexible working! How to apply: Think this role’s for you? Click the ‘apply now’ button to begin your Drax journey. If you want to find out more about Drax, check out our ___ to see our latest news. We understand that you may have some additional questions about the role. If you’d like to have a confidential chat to discuss the role in more detail, please email We reserve the right to close roles early when the particular role and / or location has had sufficient applications.

Lead Informatica Developer 2-3 days Newcastle SC Responsibilities: As a Custom Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing custom software solutions to design, code, and enhance components across systems or applications. You will utilize modern frameworks and agile practices to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions tailored to specific business needs. You are expected to be a subje... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Are you ready to elevate your career? We’re excited to share a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic Refresh division, specialising in Refurbishment and Building Improvement. This isn’t your typical Senior Quantity Surveyor role. Within Refresh, you’ll be involved in the commercial journey of each project from the very first estimation stage all the way through to completion. Our work spans everything from building envelope and internal fire compartmentation projects to full room and amenity space refurbishments. This role is able to offer: • Varied Workload: Contribute to a wide range of projects that will challenge, motivate, and develop you. While we have offices and hubs across the UK available for use, this role is primarily home-based, with travel to sites and offices as needed for collaboration with project teams, your line manager, and senior leaders. About you: To be successful in this role you will need to possess a blend of formal education and hands-on experience, complemented by a proactive approach to professional development. You’ll need to demonstrate a good understanding of the industry, along with the ability to effectively manage and deliver projects. The nature of this roles means that we are looking for a person who has sufficient experience and self-discipline to work autonomously to complete the required tasks and have the confidence and ability to contact all team and project stakeholders to ensure actions are completed. Experience of working within the QS function on new build projects would be desirable to allow for an understanding of the construction technology, procurement and CVR process. Experience working specifically on reclad or refurbishment projects would also be advantageous. Why Choose Watkin Jones Group? Watkin Jones Group is the UK’s leading developer, builder, and manager of residential-for-rent homes, with a rich history dating back to 1791. With 54,000+ homes developed and in-build across over 254 schemes, we have a proven track record of success. Our operating arm, Fresh, manages over 18,500 units across 58 schemes, representing approximately £1.7bn of assets under management. Joining us means becoming part of a company that’s not only deeply rooted in history but also firmly focused on the future. We’re committed to creating high-quality rental homes, fostering vibrant communities, and driving sustainable development. At Watkin Jones, we believe in investing in our people. Here’s what we can offer you: • Work-Life Balance: 25 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure), agile working arrangements, and discounted gym memberships., • Wellbeing: Access to ‘Your Wellbeing’ programme & OpenUp – a confidential wellbeing platform., • Rewards: Discretionary annual bonus, health cash plan, and life insurance.

Senior Software Engineer (Full time perm) Hybrid, Newcastle (remote considered) We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in C#/.NET to drive the evolution of server-side systems within a fast-scaling environment. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the technical foundation of a growing platform, helping move from strong product-market fit into the next phase of growth. This role goes beyond feature delivery you’ll be instrumental in defining how backend services are built, scaled, and modernised, with a particular focus on extending AI-powered capabilities. Working at the core of a widely used product, you’ll tackle complex technical challenges while influencing architectural direction across the wider engineering organisation. What You’ll Do • Define and evolve server-side architecture and technical direction in line with business and product goals, • Lead development of robust back-end services and APIs using C# and .NET Core/.NET 6+, • Optimise system performance, security, and scalability for a growing user base, • Advise on architectural decisions across microservices, data storage, AI, and integrations, • Collaborate with product teams and stakeholders to shape technical strategy and roadmap, • Lead by example, maintaining high standards for code quality, testing, and performance, • Mentor engineers, supporting growth and continuous improvement, • Influence engineering culture, processes, and technical strategy across the organisation, • Drive improvements in tooling, workflows, and development practices, • Back-end development experience with C#/.NET, including work at scale, • Strong understanding of software design patterns, systems architecture, and secure development, • Experience designing APIs with a focus on security and best practices, • Proven experience delivering AI-powered features, including LLM integrations and RAG-based solutions, • Experience integrating AI capabilities into .NET backend systems and RESTful APIs, • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and cloud infrastructure (Azure experience advantageous), • Experience working in agile environments with modern DevOps toolchains, • Strong architectural thinking and experience with scalable, component-based systems, • Ability to balance short-term delivery with long-term scalability and maintainability, • Proven ability to mentor and provide technical leadership, particularly in AI-focused engineering

MERITUS are recruiting for a Software Architect to join our client in an initial 12 month contract from their site in Newcastle. The role will involve security clearance so you must either have it live or have the ability to obtain it. SOFTWARE ARCHITECT - INSIDE IR35 - £70 PER HOUR - SC CLEARED - NEWCASTLE (HYBRID, 60% ONSITE) - 12 MONTHS - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW The role is based at our Newcastle office. Flexible working arrangements are in place for the team. The successful candidate is expected to be in the office 3 days a week, with the opportunity to work 2 days from home. Responsibilities • Work with System Architects to translate business goals and high-level requirements into robust software architectures, balancing performance, security, reliability, and compliance, • Design scalable, flexible, and maintainable architectures for complex geospatial systems using the latest modern cloud based technologies and tools, • Identify technical risks early and define pragmatic mitigation strategies, • Work in an AGILE scrum team, collaborating closely with software engineers, testers and the Product Owner, providing clear guidance and hands-on architectural support, • Collaborate with development teams to select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and patterns, • Ensure delivered solutions align with the agreed architecture and meet both functional and non-functional requirements, • Produce clear, structured documentation covering architecture decisions and design rationale Essential • Strong experience designing and owning software architectures for complex systems, preferably in a cloud environment with an awareness of DevSecOps, • Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery, • Confidence communicating architectural designs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, • Experience working in environments with security, reliability, and compliance constraints, preferably in the geospatial domain., • A collaborative mindset and passion for mentoring and supporting engineering teams

Do you enjoy analysing problems, working with stakeholders and helping improve digital services? Are you working in a role such as testing, data, project support or operational improvement and considering your next step, or are you already a Business Analyst looking to develop further? Inspire People are partnering with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to attract Business Analysts and individuals with strong transferable analytical skills to support the continuous improvement of nationally critical digital services across digital, platforms and cloud. Hybrid working across from multiple UK locations including Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham, Birmingham and Yeading. £35,663 (candidates based in Yeading will receive the London Weighting allowance of £4,000) plus generous Civil Service benefits including 28.97% Pension. DVSA is transforming how it delivers services used by millions of people across Great Britain, and you'll play a hands-on role in shaping and improving real-world digital products that underpin road safety and public confidence. About the role As a Business Analyst, you will report to a Senior Business Analyst and work as part of an Agile Scrum delivery team within DVSA's Strategy, Policy, Digital and Technology Directorate. The focus of the role is on supporting the improvement and enhancement of live digital services through clear analysis, strong collaboration and delivery-focused outcomes. You will work closely with Product Owners, developers, testers, designers and other analysts to translate business problems into structured requirements, supporting incremental delivery and continuous service improvement. You will not be expected to independently own large workstreams; instead, you will contribute as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team, with guidance and oversight from more senior Business Analysts. You may support services across areas such as MOT systems, driver and vehicle services, commercial vehicle compliance and enforcement platforms. As a Business Analyst you will: • Break down business problems into clear business, stakeholder, functional, non-functional and transition requirements, • Support the creation, refinement and prioritisation of user stories and acceptance criteria, • Work with Product Owners to maintain and refine product backlogs, • Engage stakeholders to understand needs, challenge assumptions and clarify requirements, • Analyse problems to identify root causes, not just surface issues, • Collaborate daily with developers, testers and designers within Agile Scrum teams, • Apply appropriate analysis and modelling techniques to document processes and requirements clearly, • Strong analytical thinking, with the ability to structure ambiguous problems and contribute to practical delivery outcomes, • Experience working collaboratively within teams to deliver results, • Clear and confident communication skills, able to explain analysis and ideas to different audiences, • Experience gathering, analysing and documenting information to support decisions This could include experience from roles such as: • Software Tester or QA, • Data Analyst, MI Analyst or Insight roles, • PMO, Project Support or Junior Project Manager, • Product, Delivery or Service Support roles What matters most is your ability to analyse problems, work with others and contribute to real-world digital delivery. In return, you can expect a flexible working culture, including: • A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%, • 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year (up to 30 days), plus 8 bank holidays and a Privilege Day for the King's birthday, • Flexible and hybrid working options to support a healthy work-life balance, • Access to a staff discount portal and wider Civil Service benefits, • Strong development and progression opportunities, including funded training, apprenticeships and professional qualifications, • A diverse and inclusive workplace with active staff networks and communities Apply now to use your analytical skills on services that truly matter and take the next step in your career with DVSA.

Lead Informatica Developer 2-3 days Newcastle SC Responsibilities: As a Custom Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing custom software solutions to design, code, and enhance components across systems or applications. You will utilize modern frameworks and agile practices to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions tailored to specific business needs. You are expected to be a subject matter expert, collaborate and manage the team to perform effectively. You will be responsible for team decisions, engage with multiple teams, and contribute to key decisions. Additionally, you will provide solutions to problems for your immediate team and across multiple teams. Advanced proficiency in Informatica Administration is required. Advanced proficiency in Custom Application Development, Software Design & Solutions, and Software Engineering is suggested. • Design innovative software architectures that meet project requirements and enhance user experience., • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements for software development., • Implement best practices in coding and software development to ensure high-quality deliverables., • Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members to foster a culture of continuous improvement. Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

When you get the opportunity to work in a growing and exciting company, grab it with both hands!! The software roadmap in a small business is one of the most critical. What an opportunity to help support that and be integral in the growth of the business. From engaging with customers to helping to structure the direction of the product, this will be an all encompassing role that will provide a great challenge.Key Benefits: • Full time – Permanent, • 2 days a week in the office in Central Newcastle (must be local), • Salary up to £50k, • Good pension and holidays, potential share optionsResponsibilities/Requirements:, • Strong product owner background, • Good knowledge of Jira and Confluence, • An interest in AI and looking to utilise AI in development, • Good people skills, • Strong agile background If you would like to work for a company who strive to offer the best service to clients and their own employees email me or apply online today!

Scala Developer (x2) - UK Government Client £470 / £415 per day - Inside IR35Initial 3-month contract | Start ASAP We are recruiting two Scala Developers for a high-profile UK Government programme, supporting the delivery of scalable, secure digital services. The Roles • Role 1: £470 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Remote-first with travel to Newcastle once per sprint (approximately every 2 weeks). Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using Scala, • Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following TDD principles, • Collaborate with product managers, testers, and other engineers in an agile environment, • Contribute to code reviews and technical discussions, • Strong commercial experience with Scala, • Experience working on UK Government or public sector projects, • Solid understanding and hands-on use of Test-Driven Development (TDD)

We’re working with a product-based software company behind a market-leading platform that’s used at scale across its industry. The team has recently launched its first AI-powered feature into production and is now investing further in AI-driven innovation across the product. This is a key hire as AI becomes an increasingly important part of the product roadmap. Key Info: Location: Hybrid / Newcastle 2 days per weekLevel: Senior Type: Permanent As a Senior Software Engineer (AI / .NET), you’ll play a hands-on role in designing, building, and integrating AI-powered functionality into a live, customer-facing product. You’ll work closely with engineers, product, and stakeholders to turn AI capability into real business value — focusing on production-ready solutions rather than proof-of-concepts. Key Responsibilities • Design and develop high-quality software using C# / .NET, • Build and integrate AI features into an existing product ecosystem, • Work with AI services, models, or LLMs (build, consume, or integrate), • Ensure AI functionality is secure, scalable, and maintainable, • Collaborate on architectural decisions and technical direction, • Review code, mentor colleagues, and contribute to engineering best practices, • Strong commercial experience as a Senior .NET / C# Developer, • Proven experience building or integrating AI features in production, • Experience working with AI/ML services, APIs, or LLM platforms, • Solid understanding of software design principles and clean architecture, • Comfortable working in a product-led, agile environment, • Experience working on customer-facing products, • Exposure to data pipelines, prompt engineering, or AI optimisation, • Work on a well-established product with a strong market presence, • Be part of the journey as AI becomes a core part of the platform, • Join a collaborative engineering team with real influence, • Competitive salary, benefits, and flexible working

Software Architect 12 Month Contract - 37 Hours Per Week Newcastle (Hybrid) Inside IR35 Role Overview - Belcan are currently working with one of the leaders in the Aviation industry for a software architect to join their team in Newcastle. The role is based at their Newcastle office. Flexible working arrangements are in place for the team. The successful candidate is expected to be in the office 3 days a week, with the opportunity to work 2 days from home. They are looking for the following; Responsibilities • Work with System Architects to translate business goals and high-level requirements into robust software architectures, balancing performance, security, reliability, and compliance, • Design scalable, flexible, and maintainable architectures for complex geospatial systems using the latest modern cloud based technologies and tools, • Identify technical risks early and define pragmatic mitigation strategies, • Work in an AGILE scrum team, collaborating closely with software engineers, testers and the Product Owner, providing clear guidance and hands-on architectural support, • Collaborate with development teams to select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and patterns, • Ensure delivered solutions align with the agreed architecture and meet both functional and non-functional requirements, • Produce clear, structured documentation covering architecture decisions and design rationale Essential • Strong experience designing and owning software architectures for complex systems, preferably in a cloud environment with an awareness of DevSecOps, • Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery, • Confidence communicating architectural designs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, • Experience working in environments with security, reliability, and compliance constraints, preferably in the geospatial domain., • A collaborative mindset and passion for mentoring and supporting engineering teams If interested, please apply now, and we will be in touch! This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

Delivery Manager | Public Sector • Rate: £480 per day, • IR35: Inside IR35, • Contract: 3-month rolling contract This role requires a hands-on Delivery Manager who is comfortable operating across Scrum and Kanban environments, with strong, practical delivery management experience. This is not a role suited to Agile Coaches or candidates who position themselves solely as Scrum Masters rather than Delivery or Project Managers. Key Requirements • Proven experience as a Delivery Manager within Agile delivery environments, • Hands-on experience working with Scrum and Kanban, • Strong end-to-end delivery management capability, • Previous Government / Public Sector experience This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful public sector delivery work while operating in a flexible, largely remote environment.

Software Engineer 12 Month Contract Newcastle or Guildford (Hybrid) up to £70 per hour Role Overview Belcan are currently working with one of the leading companies in Aviation, to support them in their search for a Software Engineer. The Software Engineer will join their collaborative, forward-thinking Agile Scrum team, working on innovative Geospatial software, using the latest cloud-based technologies. The engineer will be involved in every stage of the software development lifecycle, from initial design through development, testing, and deployment, delivering robust, scalable cloud-based services. The role is based at the clients Newcastle or Guildford office. Flexible working arrangements are in place for the team. The successful candidate is expected to be in the office 3 days a week, with the opportunity to work 2 days from home. Responsibilities • Develop high-quality, readable, scalable and easily maintained code, using Java and related technologies, meeting requirements and coding standards., • Develop reusable patterns and encourage innovation that will enhance team velocity., • Contribute to quality assurance by writing unit and automated tests., • Conduct design and code reviews to ensure code developed meets coding best practices guidelines, unit testing, security, and scalability and maintainability guidelines, • Ensure code is sufficiently documented and share knowledge of solutions implemented., • Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and daily stand-ups in a true Agile environment, contributing to agile based estimating., • Work with the scrum team to meet the sprint commitments Skill Set Essential • Java, • Cloud Services development, • DevSecOps awareness using tools such as Tekton, ArgoCD, SonarQube, • Red Hat Openshift container platform or Kubernetes, • Quarkus Framework, • Front end development using Angular IMPORTANT NOTE: The candidate will also need to be able to achieve or have SC clearance. This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

Our client Our client is a well-established high volume manufacturer in the North East, operating within a fast-moving production environment. A values-led business with a clear ambition to modernise its operations in a considered and structured way. The organisation is currently investing in its manufacturing capability, systems and infrastructure to support future growth. Projects are high profile, with a strong focus on safety, return on investment and long-term operational robustness. The culture is collaborative, people-focused and pragmatic, with early engagement of operators and stakeholders seen as critical to success. The opportunity This Project Engineer role, created due to promotion, offers the chance to play a key part in the delivery of capital and engineering projects across a complex manufacturing operation. Working within a small, agile project team, you will take ownership of end-to-end project delivery, from initial concept through to installation, commissioning and handover. The role is broad and hands-on, covering equipment upgrades, new machinery installation, line reconfiguration, factory fit-outs and supporting infrastructure. You will act as the technical authority within projects, translating business and operator needs into practical engineering solutions, while operating within an increasingly structured project governance framework. Key responsibilities include: • Leading capital engineering projects from concept through to completion, • Managing budgets, timelines, contractors and suppliers, • Overseeing equipment installation, relocation and validation, • Ensuring compliance with health & safety, regulatory and quality standards, • Producing technical documentation, risk assessments and project updates, • Working closely with manufacturing, engineering and production teams to minimise disruption We are looking for: • Proven experience delivering capital engineering projects in manufacturing, • Strong mechanical/ electrical engineering knowledge, • Experience with machinery installation, factory fit-outs or infrastructure projects, • Good understanding of health & safety, risk assessment and compliance, • Ability to translate operator and business requirements into technical solutions, • Strong communication skills and stakeholder credibility at all levels, • A hands-on, pragmatic approach with a continuous improvement mindset Apply now or get in touch to find out more about this opportunity.

DevOps Engineer - Hybrid in the North East of England. The Role We’re on the lookout for a DevOps Engineer to become an integral part of our Platform Engineering Team. You’ll join us at a pivotal moment as we take a project beyond MVP. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking engineering team with strong centres of excellence, high coding standards, and great team ethics, helping scale a tech-led business that makes life simpler for our customers. What You Will Be Doing • Collaborate on the design of secure, scalable, and highly available, cost-optimised, cloud infrastructure., • Implement technologies within our environments using Infrastructure-as-Code, • Monitor & manage our systems for availability, • Support the team in the application of Agile through Scrum and Kanban, adopting the usual rituals and the use of our end-to-end processes. What we are looking for • Developing and deploying via Infrastructure-as-Code. You will need to be proficient in the use of Terraform, YAML and ARM templates and be ready to develop your skillset., • Creation, monitoring and management of cloud artifacts in the Microsoft Azure Cloud, using the Cloud Adoption Framework(CAF) via Azure DevOps., • Using AI to enhance productivity, such as code building and coding assistance

Business Analyst (SFIA Level 4) | Government Digital Programme | £325/day INSIDE IR35 • £325/day INSIDE IR35, • Hybrid working - Manchester, Leeds OR Newcastle. There is roughly a 50-60% onsite requirement, depending on business needs., • BPSS eligibility required., • Long-term programme work within a complex delivery environment We’re supporting a consultancy delivering into a major UK government digital transformation programme, and are looking for a Business Analyst (SFIA Level 4) to join a complex, Agile delivery environment. This is a hands-on BA role, working within a multidisciplinary team to help shape and deliver high-impact digital services. SFIA Level 4 Expectations: • Autonomy: Works under general direction, taking responsibility for defined BA activities within a team, • Influence: Builds effective working relationships with stakeholders across business and technical teams, • Complexity: Supports delivery within complex environments, contributing to analysis across services or products, • Business Skills: Applies structured analysis techniques, clear documentation, and effective communication, • Delivery Focus: Responsible for producing high-quality outputs (user stories, process models, requirements) that enable delivery teams to progress What we’re looking for: • Strong exposure to large-scale digital transformation programmes, • Experience working as a Business Analyst in Agile delivery environments, • Strong experience writing user stories and acceptance criteria, • Ability to translate business needs into clear, structured requirements, • Experience working with multidisciplinary teams (engineering, product, design), • Central Government experience is required

Senior Business Analyst - Contract - 12 MonthsRate: Up to £750 per dayIR35: InsideDuration: 12 MonthsLocation: Newcastle / Hybrid (c. 60% onsite)The role:A public sector organisation is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to support the delivery of a high-profile, user-focused service.This role sits within a multidisciplinary environment, working at pace to analyse, shape and deliver business and digital change. You will play a key role in ensuring services are designed around user needs, aligned to organisational goals, and deliver measurable outcomes. Experience requirements & Responsibilities: • Lead business analysis activities across complex programmes and services., • Elicit, define and translate business and user needs into clear requirements., • Analyse current processes, identify improvement opportunities and define target operating models., • Support the design, development and testing of new services and solutions., • Assess impacts of change, including business, policy and operational constraints., • Define success measures and ensure delivery aligns to expected outcomes and benefits., • Collaborate within multidisciplinary Agile teams to support iterative delivery., • Engage and influence stakeholders across business and technical teams.Essential:, • Proven experience operating as a Senior Business Analyst within digital environments., • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills., • Experience working within Agile or similar delivery frameworks., • Ability to analyse complex problems and drive solutions through to delivery., • Experience translating business goals into clear requirements and outcomes.

Senior Business Analyst 12 Months £650- £750/Day Inside IR35 Newcastle We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst for our Public Sector client in Newcastle. This role will be office based 60% and remote 40%. The Senior Business Analyst role will be an initial 12 month contract paying between £650 - £750/Day Inside IR35. The successful candidate must live locally to Newcastle. This role is inside IR35 - Due to the service of the role it will now be based on an Umbrella solution. Role Profile: • You will be working at pace working with a multi-disciplined team to conduct analysis that allows us to meet user and business needs, • Identify areas for improvement, explore feasible options, analyse the effects of change and define success measures, • Identify and elaborate user and business needs to enable effective design, development and testing of services and business change, • Ensure new products and services meet business and user needs, and are aligned with organisational goals, • Understand any business and policy constraints that need to be considered, and assess the implications, • Helping to define required capabilities and support organisational changes to create and implement operating models that meet business objectives; Identifying opportunities to improve business performance within a project or programme, • Advising on the approach to identify, investigate, analyse and communicate complex business problems and opportunities within a project or programme, • Ensuring solutions align with business goals and objectives, and business / user needs, and achieve the required outcomes and expected benefits, • Ensuring your proposed solutions align with organisational vision and strategy, • Significant experience of working at Senior Business Analyst level in a digital environment, • Ability to horizon scan and gather intelligence to understand any business and policy constraints that need to be considered, and assessing the implications, • Strong communication skills, with the ability to build long-term strategic relationships including where there may be conflict or competing priorities, • The ability to identify issues or opportunities and see them through to resolution, influencing stakeholders and managing relationships effectively throughout, • Experience of working with limited direction to translate business drivers, goals and constraints into business objectives, • Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams, using agile or other project methodologies, • Knowledge of different methodologies and of helping teams to adopt a range of Agile tools and techniques to undertake business analysis, • Experience of managing communities of practice activities, also encouraging and supporting Business Analysts learning and development If you are interested in the above, hit the Apply now button! Senior Business Analyst, Lead Business Analyst, Senior Business Analyst, Business Analysis, Senior Business Analyst, Business Analyst, Gap Analysis, Digital, Senior Business Analyst As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Circle and our Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Our client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, they guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where they have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, they will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify, please notify us on igs @circlerecruitment.com. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your guaranteed interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a better way for us to communicate, please do let us know. Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter - @Circle_Rec and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.

Data Engineer Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne (Cobalt Business Park) Function: Data Engineering / Advanced Technology Industry: Consulting / Public & Private Sector About the Role Our client is a global professional services organisation delivering large scale technology and transformation programmes across both public and private sector clients. They are continuing to invest heavily in their data capability, with their Advanced Technology Centre acting as a key delivery hub for complex, high impact data solutions. This role sits within a growing data engineering team focused on building modern, scalable data platforms that power analytics, AI, and operational decision making. You will be working on real world, production grade systems rather than proof of concepts, with clear ownership and visibility across the full data lifecycle. What You’ll Be Doing You will be hands-on in designing, building, and scaling data solutions in a cloud-first environment. • Build and optimise scalable data pipelines using Java as the primary language, with exposure to Python where needed, • Develop real-time streaming solutions using technologies such as Kafka and Flink, • Integrate data from multiple sources including APIs, batch systems, and streaming platforms using AWS services like Kinesis, MSK, Lambda, and Glue, • Contribute to modern data architecture patterns including medallion architecture and event-driven design, • Ensure strong data governance, quality, lineage, and security across all pipelines, • Deploy data applications using CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins), • Manage infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation, • Work with containerised environments using Docker and Kubernetes, • Collaborate closely with analytics, product, and AI teams to deliver clean, usable datasets, • Support code reviews, best practices, and knowledge sharing across the team, • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers where appropriate Ideal Background • Third-level education in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or similar, • Minimum 2 years’ experience in data engineering or large-scale data platforms, • Strong programming skills in Java (preferred) or Python, • Hands-on experience with Kafka, Flink, or Spark, with a preference for streaming technologies, • Solid understanding of real-time data processing concepts such as event time, state handling, and backpressure, • Experience building ETL/ELT or streaming data pipelines, • Good understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture, • Experience working with cloud platforms, ideally AWS (Azure or GCP also considered), • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, • Experience with Terraform or similar Infrastructure as Code tools, • Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes, • Comfortable working in Agile delivery environments, • Strong communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical stakeholders What You’ll Receive • Salary between £40,000 – £65,000 depending on experience, • Hybrid working model (3 days per week onsite in Newcastle), • Exposure to large-scale, enterprise-level data projects across multiple industries, • Clear progression pathways within a structured global organisation, • Access to modern cloud and data technologies, • Ongoing training and development within a highly collaborative environment Who Should Apply • Data Engineers looking to move into more complex, large-scale streaming and cloud-based environments, • Engineers with strong Java or Python backgrounds wanting to deepen expertise in real-time data processing, • Candidates from consulting or product environments who are comfortable working across multiple stakeholders, • Individuals interested in building production-grade data platforms rather than siloed or legacy systems Please note: This role requires eligibility for BPSS and SC clearance, including 5 years continuous UK residency and appropriate right to work status. If you want to work on high-impact data systems with modern tooling and clear progression, this is a strong move.

Data Engineer - SC Cleared / SC Eligible Location: Newcastle upon Tyne About the Role We are working with a leading organisation who are building a brand-new engineering and data function in Newcastle. They are looking to hire multiple Data Engineers across Junior, Mid-level, and Senior levels. Due to the nature of the projects, candidates must hold active SC Clearance or be eligible to obtain SC Clearance. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, high-impact data platforms, helping to design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and cloud-based data solutions. Key Responsibilities • Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes., • Develop and optimise data models for analytics and reporting., • Work closely with software engineers, analysts, and stakeholders., • Ensure data quality, reliability, and performance., • Implement best practices in data engineering, governance, and security., • Build and maintain cloud-based data platforms., • Support deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting of data systems., • Mentor junior engineers (for mid and senior level roles). Required Skills & Experience We are open to candidates from a wide range of technical backgrounds. The technology stack is flexible, but experience in some of the following are nice to have: Data Engineering & Programming: • Python, • SQL, • Spark / PySpark, • Scala, • Data modelling and warehousing concepts Cloud & Platforms: • AWS (S3, Redshift, Glue, EMR, Lambda), • Other cloud platforms (Azure / GCP considered), • Data lake and data warehouse architectures General: • Strong problem-solving skills, • Experience working in agile environments, • Good communication and stakeholder engagement, • Understanding of secure data handling practices Security Clearance • Active SC Clearance OR eligibility to obtain SC Clearance is mandatory., • Must have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years. Experience Levels Junior: • 0–2 years commercial experience, • Strong fundamentals and eagerness to learn Mid-Level: • 2–5 years commercial experience, • Ability to work independently and contribute to design Senior: • 5+ years commercial experience, • Strong technical leadership and mentoring capability Benefits • Competitive salary (dependent on experience), • Hybrid working model, • Excellent career development and training opportunities, • Modern cloud-based data platforms, • Greenfield projects and long-term programmes, • Supportive, collaborative culture If you are a Data Engineer looking for your next challenge and hold (or are eligible for) SC Clearance, we would love to hear from you.

Software Architect An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Software Architect to join a large, well‑established aerospace and defence organisation working on complex, highly secure systems. This role is based in Newcastle and offers a hybrid working arrangement. Location: Newcastle – hybrid working (approximately 60% onsite) Contract Details • Contract length: 12 months (likely extension), • Hours: 37 hours per week, • £52.32 per hour PAYE, • £70.00 per hour Umbrella The Role As a Software Architect, you will work closely with system architects and delivery teams to translate business and operational requirements into robust, secure and scalable software architectures. You will provide architectural leadership across the full lifecycle, from early design through to delivery and review. Key Responsibilities • Design and own software architectures for complex systems, balancing performance, security, reliability and compliance, • Translate high‑level requirements into structured, maintainable architectural designs, • Identify technical risks early and define appropriate mitigation strategies, • Work within an Agile/Scrum environment alongside developers, testers and product owners, • Provide hands‑on architectural guidance to engineering teams, • Select and influence suitable technologies, frameworks and design patterns, • Ensure solutions meet both functional and non‑functional requirements, • Produce clear architectural documentation and design rationale, • Support and contribute to technical and architectural reviews Essential Skills & Experience • Proven experience as a Software Architect on complex systems, • Strong background in cloud‑based architectures and modern technologies, • Understanding of DevSecOps principles, • Experience working in secure, regulated or compliance‑driven environments, • Ability to communicate architectural decisions to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders, • Strong collaborative mindset with a passion for supporting and mentoring teams Security Requirements • SC Clearance preferred, • Candidates must be eligible for SC clearance, • UK nationals only This role would suit a Software Architect looking for a long‑term contract opportunity on high‑profile, technically challenging programmes. To apply or find out more, please submit your CV and we’ll be in touch.

Full Stack Software Engineer Newcastle/Hybrid - 3 days per week Onsite 2 days WFH Salary: Up to £60,000 + benefits DOE We’re looking for a Full Stack Software Developer to join our Platform team in Newcastle upon Tyne. This is a hybrid role: three days each week in our City Centre Hub, two days working from home. We believe the best ideas spark when people connect. Our hub days are about collaboration, problem-solving, and creating the kind of shared understanding you can’t always get over a call. It’s where you’ll pair-program with teammates, unblock challenges quickly, and build relationships that make remote work more effective. Genuine “moments that count” — the interactions that sharpen ideas, drive momentum, and remind us we’re one global team. This is a hands-on role where you’ll design, build, and maintain the frameworks and services that power our global products. You’ll be working at scale, shaping technology used daily by thousands of construction professionals worldwide. Expect ownership, variety, and the chance to influence the future of the platform. This is what you’ll be doing • Developing full stack solutions using React, Node.js, TypeScript, and GraphQL/REST., • Building reusable frameworks and APIs that support multiple products., • Creating scalable data models with PostgreSQL., • Designing and supporting secure identity and authentication services., • Applying DevOps practices, including test automation, CI/CD, and monitoring., • Collaborating with colleagues across the UK, Lisbon, Sydney, and Stockholm., • Contributing to code reviews, pair programming, and technical knowledge sharing., • Playing a key role in agile delivery, ensuring progress is transparent and predictable. About You You’ll bring commercial experience across the full stack — React, Node.js, TypeScript, and APIs — and be confident working with microservices and relational databases. You care about secure, scalable solutions and know how to make them real. You thrive in collaborative environments, share knowledge generously, and communicate clearly across global teams. You’ll value the energy of in-person collaboration as much as the focus of home working, making the most of our hub days to connect, learn, and solve problems faster together. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure), CI/CD, or containerisation is a plus, but what matters most is your ability to own it and deliver quality. What’s in it for you? • Impact at scale: The frameworks you build will power products used across continents., • Room to grow: Whether you want to deepen your craft, grow towards senior roles, or move into technical leadership, we’ll back your path. • A quality-first culture: Pair programming, code reviews, and knowledge sharing are everyday practices here. • A learning environment: From new tools to global collaboration, you’ll be challenged and supported to keep evolving.

Software Engineer 12 month contract Based in Newcastle Upon Tyne Offering £70ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with Java? Do you have experience with Unit Testing? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If the answer is yes to these, then this could be the role for you! As the Software Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: • Develop high-quality, readable, scalable, and easily maintained code, using Java and related technologies, • Develop reusable patterns and encourage innovation, • Contribute to quality assurance by writing unit and automated tests, • Conduct design and code reviews to ensure code developed meets coding best practices guidelines, unit testing, security, scalability, and maintainability guidelines, • Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and daily stand-ups in a true Agile environment, • Work with the scrum team to meet the sprint commitments Your skillset may include: • Java, • Cloud Services development, • Unit testing, • DevSecOps awareness using tools such as Tekton, ArgoCD, SonarQube, • Red Hat Openshift container platform or Kubernetes, • Quarkus Framework, • Front end development using Angular If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!

DevOps Engineer Newcastle Up to £60,000 S/C Clearable Ready to work on large‑scale cloud platforms that make a real impact? We’re hiring a DevOps Engineer to join a high‑performing team in Newcastle, helping teams build, test and deploy modern software solutions for complex public and private sector projects. What you’ll have the opportunity to do as a DevOps Engineer: • Building and supporting CI/CD pipelines for development teams, • Automating cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code, • Managing key DevOps tools and improving delivery processes, • Supporting cloud services, integrations and system monitoring, • Working as part of an Agile team to continuously improve delivery About the Candidate The right DevOps Engineer should have: • Experience in a DevOps or platform engineering role, • Hands‑on experience with CI/CD and cloud platforms (AWS preferred), • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Ansible), • Linux experience and a scripting language (Python, Bash, PowerShell, Node.js or TypeScript), • Eligible for Security Clearance (5+ years UK residency) What’s in it for you? • Salary from £45,000 to £60,000, • Hybrid working based in Newcastle, • 25 Days holiday per annum, • Extensive benefits package, • Continuous training provided for career progression To hear more about the DevOps Engineer role contact Daire McIlhatton at

Software Engineer – SC Cleared / SC Eligible Location: Newcastle upon Tyne About the Role We are working with a leading organisation who are building a brand new Software Engineering team in Newcastle. They are looking to hire multiple Software Engineers across Junior, Mid-level, and Senior levels. Due to the nature of the projects, candidates must hold active SC Clearance or be eligible to obtain SC Clearance. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team, work on meaningful and technically interesting projects, and shape the direction of a newly formed engineering function. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions., • Work collaboratively within agile, cross-functional teams., • Contribute to architectural decisions and technical design., • Build scalable, secure, and high-performing applications., • Participate in code reviews and promote best engineering practices., • Support deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of applications in production., • Mentor junior engineers (for mid and senior level roles). Required Skills & Experience We are open to candidates from a wide range of technical backgrounds. The technology stack is flexible, but experience in some of the following is highly desirable: Programming Languages: • Python, C++, Go, Rust Cloud & DevOps: • AWS or other major cloud platforms, • CI/CD pipelines, • Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, • Monitoring and logging tools General: • Strong software engineering fundamentals, • Experience working in agile environments, • Good problem-solving and communication skills, • Understanding of secure development practices Security Clearance • Active SC Clearance OR eligibility to obtain SC Clearance is mandatory., • Must have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years. Experience Levels Junior: • 0–2 years commercial experience, • Strong fundamentals and eagerness to learn Mid-Level: • 2–5 years commercial experience, • Ability to work independently and contribute to design Senior: • 5+ years commercial experience, • Strong technical leadership and mentoring capability Benefits • Competitive salary (dependent on experience), • Excellent career development and training opportunities, • Modern tech stack and greenfield projects, • Supportive, collaborative culture If you are a Software Engineer looking for your next challenge and hold (or are eligible for) SC Clearance, we would love to hear from you.

Role: Lead Backend Software Engineer Location: London/Newcastle – Hybrid Office & Home Who Are We? mkodo builds world class apps, middleware and digital products in the global lottery, betting, and gaming space. We have an open, supportive, dynamic culture where talented people are trusted to contribute to the team and company by carrying out their roles in a professional, collaborative, and skilled manner. We value the expertise of our team members and offer opportunities for personal development and career progression within the company. Acquired in February 2020, by Pollard Banknote Limited (PBL), a major supplier to the global lottery industries, brought mkodo strong financial security, access to resources and clients at a global level. About the role: Reporting to a Software Engineering Manager or Head of Engineering, we are seeking a Lead Backend Software Engineer to be the go-to authority for backend engineering, setting the technical vision, guiding architecture, and driving improvements in tools, processes, and delivery practices. You’ll remain hands-on for critical work, but your greatest impact will come from technical leadership, enabling teams to deliver robust, scalable, and secure services. With a strong foundation in backend technologies, including Java and Spring Boot, and event-driven systems such as Kafka, you’ll influence systems well beyond your own code, ensuring architectural integrity and high engineering standards across multiple teams. You’ll play a pivotal role in aligning technical strategy with business goals and ensuring our backend capabilities are future-ready. Main responsibilities are: Technical Leadership • Define and evolve backend architecture to ensure scalability, maintainability, and performance., • Set coding standards and champion secure development practices (e.g. OWASP)., • Influence technology choices, frameworks, and tools to support engineering excellence., • Oversee improvements to CI/CD pipelines, build processes, and operational workflows., • Can clearly and confidently articulate risk of technical problems to non technical stakeholders (e.g legal, product owner, designer), • Leads projects and features to good outcomes, ensuring appropriate engineering decisions are made to factor in technical debt, systems design, stability/reliability, monitoring/observability and business need. Hands-On Guidance • Contribute to key backend systems when your expertise is needed., • Review and refine critical code, ensuring alignment with architectural goals and best practices., • Provide technical oversight for major initiatives, ensuring architectural soundness. Mentoring & Collaboration • Coach, mentor, and develop engineers, raising capability across the backend discipline., • Facilitate design discussions, code reviews, and collaborative problem-solving sessions., • Build consensus for architectural and technical decisions across teams and stakeholders. Continuous Improvement • Identify and proactively resolve technical debt., • Introduce new backend technologies and approaches that improve reliability and delivery speed., • Promote engineering practices that support scalable, secure, and maintainable systems. Community & Advocacy • Proactively stays up to date with technology trends in their area, and uses this knowledge to contribute thoughts on engineering strategy., • Share knowledge through presentations, workshops, and internal forums., • Support recruitment by assessing candidates and promoting a strong engineering culture., • Ensure backend systems comply with relevant standards such as ISO27001 and PCI. Key Skills & Attributes: • Strong backend engineering experience, ideally including Java (Java 11+) and Spring Boot., • Proven ability to design and lead backend architectures for complex systems., • Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS preferred) and container orchestration (Kubernetes)., • Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging platforms such as Kafka., • Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed system design., • Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases., • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern deployment practices., • Skilled mentor with the ability to influence technical direction across teams., • Strong problem-solving skills, balancing technical, product, and delivery considerations., • Comfortable in agile environments using Git-based SCM and tools like Jira or Redmine., • Awareness of compliance frameworks such as ISO27001 and PCI. We encourage growth and progression because we value our colleagues and know that we best succeed when achieving and developing together. Benefits: mkodo is a great place to work, with excellent benefits comprising: • Hybrid/Flexible Working, • Quarterly team events, • Birthday Holiday, • Christmas Day-Off, • Generous Holiday Allowance, • Tech Loan Scheme, • Performance bonus & profit share scheme, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Life insurance and income protection, • Travel Loan scheme, • Supplies of fresh fruits, cereals, biscuits, nibbles, etc. in the offices, • Relevant training and training budget., • Digital Nomad Policy, • Generous refer a friend scheme

Our mission is to succeed by delivering a better experience. Join us and you’ll shape more than just your career. Through innovative thinking and agile working, we help our customers, communities and our people to flourish. Our values guide everything we do: • People first – starting with health, safety and wellbeing, • Better together – collaboration at our core, • Trusted partners – dedicated to our clients’ success, • Taking responsibility – making a positive difference As a Senior Technical Manager, you will play a key leadership role within Dalkia Engineering’s Technical Management team, helping to drive technical excellence across the business. You will form part of a wider technical community that supports Dalkia UK Engineering and Dalkia UK Group across all sectors and all stages of the project lifecycle, offering breadth, challenge and long‑term development opportunities. The Senior Technical Manager is a senior, project‑based role with responsibility for overseeing and managing the delivery of effective design and technical management across one or more projects. A core focus of the position is to technically set up and derisk projects during the pre‑construction phase, reducing uncertainty in design, cost and onsite engineering delivery. You will work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including bid teams, commercial teams, operational teams, clients, consultant partners, supply chain members and manufacturers. You will be expected to follow corporate governance and processes at all times and to consistently demonstrate Dalkia’s behaviours and values. This role suits an individual with a passion for complex engineering, high‑quality design and collaborative working, coupled with strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills. Key responsibilities and outcomes • Hold technical responsibility for assigned projects during the pre‑construction phase, liaising with clients, consultant design teams, in‑house bid teams, supply chain and Dalkia operations teams., • Set up, manage and monitor the project technical strategy and technical deliverables plan, including internal and external technical reviews, in line with Dalkia’s Project Delivery System (PDS)., • Identify, manage and mitigate design and technical risks through to resolution., • Ensure that appropriate internal and external specialists are engaged at the right time, including MMC/offsite specialists, sprinkler designers and other competent design practitioners., • Ensure all designs are properly coordinated, integrated and clearly communicated across the project team., • Understand, plan for and manage Dalkia’s technical obligations under the Building Safety Act and CDM regulations., • Ensure full compliance with all relevant technical standards, legislation, regulations, industry norms and engineering best practice., • Oversee design development, value engineering and the controlled management of change., • Identify design requirements, set and manage consultant deliverables and fees, and ensure alignment with Dalkia’s pricing, procurement, construction strategy and DRM/BG6 deliverables., • Work closely with consultant design teams, Dalkia UK Digital Engineers, Project Managers and Project Engineers to ensure successful technical outcomes. What you'll bring You will be an experienced technical leader within Building Services Engineering, comfortable operating at pace in complex, high‑value environments. You will bring: • Demonstrable breadth of technical expertise across building services disciplines., • Proven experience managing design and technical delivery across the pre‑construction phase., • Strong stakeholder‑management skills, with confidence operating across bid, commercial and operational teams., • A collaborative mindset, with the ability to challenge and interrogate design within a constructive team framework., • A strong understanding of technical governance, compliance and risk management., • Experience managing projects with £5m–£50m MEP value., • Sector experience within healthcare, commercial, leisure, MOD or MOJ environments (preferred). Qualifications: • Incorporated or Chartered status (or working towards) with CIBSE, IET, IMechE or another relevant professional institution

Contract Delivery Lead (SC Cleared) KEY HIGHLIGHTS • Up to £650 per day, • Newcastle – 1 day per week onsite / remote flexibility, • SC clearance required, • Lead delivery across user-centred government digital programmes ABOUT THE CLIENT Our client is delivering complex, user-focused digital transformation programmes within a high-profile public sector environment. They specialise in shaping and delivering services that are accessible, scalable and aligned to government standards. Due to continued programme demand, they are seeking an experienced Delivery Lead with strong public sector and consultancy experience to drive successful outcomes across multidisciplinary teams. THE BENEFITS • Day rate £550 - £650, • Flexible working with minimal onsite (1 day per week in Newcastle), • Work on impactful government digital services, • Collaborative, multidisciplinary delivery teams, • Opportunity to lead large-scale transformation programmes THE DELIVERY LEAD ROLE As a Delivery Lead, you will be responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of digital services within a government environment. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams including UCD professionals, engineers and stakeholders to ensure delivery aligns with user needs and business objectives. The role includes managing priorities, removing blockers, driving Agile delivery, and ensuring services are delivered to a high standard within secure, cloud-based environments. DELIVERY LEAD ESSENTIAL SKILLS • Active SC clearance, • Proven experience as a Delivery Lead within government or public sector projects, • Strong experience working in consultancy environments, • Experience delivering within UCD (User-Centred Design) frameworks, • Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP), • Strong Agile delivery experience (Scrum / Kanban), • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, • Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive delivery outcomes TO BE CONSIDERED Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via . For further information please call 0117 284 0050. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLS Delivery Lead, SC Clearance, Agile, UCD, Public Sector, Government, Cloud, AWS, Azure, GCP, Consultancy, Digital Transformation, NSD

Job Description About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a UK national, award-winning SME software development consultancy with over 300 consultants across the UK. We partner with UK public sector clients to build impactful, user-centred digital services that improve millions of lives. We take as much pride in our people, culture, and work-life balance as we do in our mission to make public services simpler, faster, and more accessible. Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and dedicated to problem-solving, we bring the step-change our customers need to sustain innovation. About the Role We are looking for an experienced Content Designer to support a project focused on improving and restructuring content for Applicants and Developers. The purpose of this project is to understand and document user and stakeholder needs, design and deliver revised content in an appropriate architecture, and define a long-term strategy for continuous improvement. Mandatory travel to Newcastle is required 3 days per week. Key Responsibilities • Understand and benchmark the current content against standards and best practices., • Map and document current user journeys, validating them with internal and external stakeholders., • Define and document the approach to designing, testing, agreeing, and deploying revised content, including clear stakeholder roles and responsibilities., • Capture stakeholder insights and combine them with user research to establish design principles., • Redesign content based on best practice, accessibility, and user-centred design standards., • Agree the revised content with stakeholders and test it with a range of users., • Iterate content based on user research findings and other feedback., • Clearly articulate user needs and how content standards will be implemented., • Conduct detailed playback and seek agreement on new content with stakeholders., • Document lessons learned throughout the process., • Develop and agree a content strategy and governance process for future changes., • Strong experience working as a Content Designer in multidisciplinary digital teams., • Proven ability to create clear, concise, and accessible content that meets GDS and GOV.UK standards., • Experience with user research and usability testing, using insights to iterate content., • Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders, product teams, and developers., • Excellent communication skills to explain design decisions and gain buy-in., • Familiarity with content management systems and version control tools. At Scrumconnect, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility are at the heart of what we do. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Technical Business Analyst Newcastle Up to £55,000 S/C Clearable A leading global consulting organisation is hiring a Technical Business Analyst to join their delivery team in Newcastle on a permanent basis What you’ll have the opportunity to do • Act as the link between stakeholders and delivery teams, helping shape problems, define requirements and support delivery, • Work closely with engineers, designers and testers to ensure solutions are well defined, feasible and aligned to business needs, • Support Agile ways of working through prioritisation, workshops, ceremonies and ongoing collaboration, • Help teams prepare for change, ensuring solutions are understood and ready to be adopted About the Candidate The right Business Analyst should have: • Experience as a Business Analyst in digital or technology led environments, • Comfortable working in Agile teams and navigating changing requirements, • Strong stakeholder engagement skills and confidence explaining technical detail in plain terms, • Experience producing clear documentation such as user stories, process flows or functional descriptions, • A logical, curious mindset with an interest in how systems, data and integrations work, • Will be S/C Clearable (5+ years continuous UK address history) What’s in it for you? • Salary from £40,000 to £55,000, • Hybrid working based in Newcastle, • 25 Days holiday per annum, • Extensive benefits package, • Continuous training provided for career progression To hear more about the Technical Business Analyst role contact Daire McIlhatton at

Job Title: Senior Business Analyst Contract Length: 12 Months Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne This role requires you to be in the Newcastle office at least 60% of your time Job Description As a Senior Business Analyst, you will be working at pace working with a multi-disciplined team to conduct analysis that allows us to meet user and business needs You will undertake research and analysis to understand how a IBCA works, considering the people, organisation, processes, information, data and technology. You will identify areas for improvement, explore feasible options, analyse the effects of change and define success measures. You will identify and elaborate user and business needs to enable effective design, development and testing of services and business change. You will ensure new products and services meet business and user needs, and are aligned with organisational goals. You will understand any business and policy constraints that need to be considered, and assess the implications Responsibilities Key responsibilities include: Helping to define required capabilities and support organisational changes to create and implement operating models that meet business objectives; Identifying opportunities to improve business performance within a project or programme; Advising on the approach to identify, investigate, analyse and communicate complex business problems and opportunities within a project or programme; Ensuring solutions align with business goals and objectives, and business / user needs, and achieve the required outcomes and expected benefits; Ensuring your proposed solutions align with organisational vision and strategy. Person Specification You will have the following skills, knowledge, and experience: Significant experience of working at Senior Business Analyst level in a digital environment; Ability to horizon scan and gather intelligence to understand any business and policy constraints that need to be considered, and assessing the implications; Strong communication skills, with the ability to build long-term strategic relationships including where there may be conflict or competing priorities; The ability to identify issues or opportunities and see them through to resolution, influencing stakeholders and managing relationships effectively throughout; Experience of working with limited direction to translate business drivers, goals and constraints into business objectives; Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams, using agile or other project methodologies; Knowledge of different methodologies and of helping teams to adopt a range of Agile tools and techniques to undertake business analysis; Experience of managing communities of practice activities, also encouraging and supporting Business Analysts learning and development.

Agile Delivery Manager Newcastle – Hybrid £45,000–£55,000 + bonus We’re working with a growing technology-led organisation looking to bring in a Agile Delivery Manager to support multiple agile teams across complex digital initiatives. This role is heavily delivery-focused and best suited to someone who thrives in structured agile environments and enjoys keeping teams aligned, focused, and delivering agile software projects across the public and private sector. What You’ll Be Doing • Owning end-to-end delivery across one or more agile teams, • Facilitating agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives, • Driving effective sprint execution and forecasting, • Coordinating cross-functional teams (engineering, product, QA, BA), • Managing dependencies, risks, and delivery milestones, • Ensuring agile best practice is followed and continuously improved, • Acting as the key point of contact between delivery teams and stakeholders, • Supporting teams through change and scaling agile ways of working What We’re Looking For • Strong background in agile delivery (Scrum / Kanban / hybrid), • Proven experience running ceremonies and keeping teams aligned, • Excellent team coordination and stakeholder management skills, • Confident communicator who can challenge constructively, • Experience working with tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar, • Agile certification (Scrum Master, SAFe, etc.) is desirable but not essential, • Expereince with Government Digital Services is highly desirable The Package • £45,000 - £55,000, • Company Bonus, • Pension, • Medical care To hear more about the Delivery opportunity, get in touch with Connor Smyth at Anson McCade.

Senior Business Analyst Contract: 12 Months Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (Hybrid – minimum 3 days in office-based) Security Clearance: BPSS (Basic) IR35 Status: In scope Rate: Umbrella up to £750 per day About the Role We are supporting a newly established public sector organisation delivering a high-profile compensation programme. The team is focused on delivering outcomes at pace while maintaining a strong emphasis on empathy, integrity, and user-centred design. This is a unique opportunity to work on a meaningful programme that has real societal impact. The role requires someone who can balance speed with sensitivity and is motivated by delivering positive change. Our Focus The organisation’s priorities include: • Creating a user-centred, end-to-end service, • Enabling the efficient delivery of compensation to eligible individuals, • Adopting a test-and-learn approach, scaling services rapidly Role Overview As a Senior Business Analyst, you will work within a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team to deliver analysis that supports both user and business needs. You will explore how the organisation operates across people, processes, data, and technology—identifying improvements and helping shape effective, scalable services. Key Responsibilities • Conduct research and analysis to understand current services and operating models, • Identify service gaps, improvement opportunities, and define success measures, • Work closely with stakeholders including policy, legal, and operational teams, • Translate business and user needs into clear requirements, • Support the design, development, and testing of services and business change, • Ensure solutions align with organisational goals and user needs, • Assess business and policy constraints and their implications, • Contribute to the development of operating models and business capabilities, • Advise on approaches to analyse and resolve complex challenges Essential Skills & Experience • Significant experience as a Senior Business Analyst in a digital environment, • Strong experience working in Agile teams, • Ability to operate with minimal direction and drive outcomes independently, • Proven experience identifying and resolving complex business issues, • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, • Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams, • Ability to understand and assess policy and business constraints, • Experience supporting or contributing to communities of practice What We’re Looking For • Self-motivated and driven individual, • Comfortable working at pace in a complex environment, • Strong problem-solver with a delivery mindset, • Able to build relationships and influence stakeholders effectively, • Demonstrates stability in contract history

Technical Lead – Defence & Security Newcastle SC Cleared / Eligible The Opportunity We’re looking for experienced Technical Leads to drive delivery across complex, mission-critical programmes in the Defence & Security sector. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll shape technical direction, lead high-performing teams, and deliver impactful solutions in challenging environments. What You’ll Do • Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams across the full delivery lifecycle, • Set technical direction, architecture, and engineering standards, • Stay hands-on with development while guiding team output, • Run code and design reviews to ensure quality and consistency, • Mentor and support engineers at all levels, • Work closely with clients to shape requirements and build trusted relationships, • Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, • Plan delivery, estimate work, and manage priorities, • Balance technical debt with delivery timelines in fast-paced environments What You’ll Need • Proven experience in a Technical Lead or senior engineering role, • Strong software engineering background with hands-on capability, • Experience leading cross-functional teams in complex environments, • Ability to define architecture and make sound technical trade-offs, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, • Experience working directly with clients or end users Bonus Skills • Experience in Defence, Security, or other high-assurance environments, • Familiarity with agile delivery methodologies, • Strong understanding of scalable systems and modern architectures Security Requirement SC clearance (or willingness/eligibility to obtain) is required.

Artwork Lead Role: Full-time, Permanent Location: Fawdon, Newcastle upon Tyne Salary: Competitive + bonus + benefits The Role: The role is to ensure that all artwork requirements are managed to meet external and internal standards to ensure compliance and support the business needs. The Successful Candidate will: -Manage safety update changes -Manage printer proofs and the movement of proofs through approval process -Manage artwork process with packaging suppliers to meet internal and external demand, coordinating and checking all suppliers print proofs within specific timelines -Raise and manage change controls to ensure artwork changes are controlled -Supporting the introduction of new products by ensuring artwork availability in a timely manner -Contact point for internal customers (QA, Product Introduction team) with artwork requests/queries -Coordinate video and telephone conferences with regulatory and artwork teams to work on the submission information tracking of changes. -Key stakeholder in the New Product Introduction tracker -Propose formats (foils, leaflet and carton) for New Product Introductions -To oversee the process of making items obsolete in SAP -Investigating and resolving quality issues -Support the Planning team to minimise costs of new artwork introductions -Ensures accuracy of BOM and SSPR through thorough technical review processes The Person: -Knowledge of the artwork requirements within the Pharma industry -Able to work to deadlines and manage their own time to achieve success -Able to work within a dynamic environment -Target orientated -Willingness to learn and develop -Proven record of diligence and accuracy -Computer literacy -Ability to be self-motivated and to work as part of a team -Good communication skills- excellent written and spoken English The Rewards: In return, we offer a competitive salary and rewards package (including holiday, bonus and pension scheme). Not to mention the opportunity to genuinely make a difference in a new and dynamic role within a progressive and expanding business, at an exciting time of growing international reach. How to Apply: If you possess the experience, passion and ability to make this role a success then we would like to hear from you. Please send your cv to: . The closing date is 19/4/26. A Bit About Us: Accord Healthcare Europe is one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical companies in Europe. Accord has one of the largest market footprints of any European generic and biosimilars companies selling generic medicines in over 80 countries around the world. This global footprint enables us to deliver vital, affordable medicines to national health systems supporting healthcare professionals to transform patient lives worldwide. The approach of Accord is agile and inventive, always seeking to improve products and patients' access to them. Accord are driven to think differently and deliver more for the benefit of patients worldwide. To continue our growth, we’re looking for the best and brightest technical minds and forward-thinking business professionals. Keeping our people at the heart of all we do, we offer rewarding opportunities for those looking for continued personal and professional growth, investing in training and development tailored to each individual’s focus. So, if you’re looking for an inclusive company to take your career to the next level, you’re certainly in the right place; come and join us to make it better.

Regional Commercial Finance Business Partner Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Contract: Permanent Here at our Mayborn HQ in Newcastle upon Tyne we're on the lookout for a Regional Commercial Finance Business Partner to join the team! The role of the Regional Commercial Finance Business Partner is to act as the strategic finance partner to the region, driving profitable growth, disciplined investment, and improved commercial performance across markets. The role is accountable for maximising return on investment across regional initiatives by embedding finance into commercial decision making and acting as a catalyst for performance improvement. A transformational, commercially focused role embedded within the regional commercial organisation. The Regional Commercial Finance Business Partner operates as a change agent — challenging assumptions, improving execution, and embedding best‑in‑class financial disciplines across markets and channels. The role ensures sustainable performance improvements through data‑led insights, rigorous investment governance, and enhanced decision quality. What you will be doing: Commercial Performance & P&L Ownership • Own and manage the full regional P&L, including revenue, gross margin, contribution, and operating costs., • Lead forecasting, budgeting, and long range planning for the Region., • Provide clear performance insights and variance analysis against plan and prior year. Investment Evaluation & ROI Management • Partner with Regional Commercial, Sales, Marketing, and Category teams to evaluate investment cases., • Establish and track clear ROI metrics, ensuring benefits realisation post investment., • Challenge underperforming initiatives and redirect spend to higher return opportunities. Pricing, Promotions & Contribution Optimisation • Drive pricing, discounting, and promotional effectiveness across digital channels., • Analyse contribution margin by channel, customer, and product to optimise profitability., • Support test-and-learn initiatives with robust financial evaluation. Inventory, Working Capital & Cash • Partner with Supply Chain and Commercial teams to optimise inventory aligned with regional demand., • Improve stock turn, reduce obsolescence risk, and accelerate cash conversion., • Provide insight into demand volatility and its impact on inventory and cash. Decision Support & Transformation • Act as a trusted advisor to senior regional and market leadership., • Translate complex data into clear commercial actions and decisions., • Embed best practice financial governance, reporting, and performance management across markets., • Support finance transformation initiatives, including analytics, automation, and enhanced KPIs. Measures of Success • Regional P&L performance vs. plan and prior year., • Forecast accuracy and visibility of risks & opportunities., • Measurable improvement in ROI on regional investments., • Improved contribution margins across markets/channels., • Reduced stock risk and improved cash. What skills and experiences you’ll need to ace this job: • Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)., • Strong commercial finance and business partnering experience within regional or multimarket organisations., • Proven track record in P&L ownership, forecasting, and investment evaluation., • Highly analytical with strong financial modelling and data interpretation skills., • Strong PowerPoint and Excel capability., • Ability to influence senior stakeholders and challenge constructively., • Agile, change oriented mindset with the ability to operate in fast paced, evolving environments., • Experience working across markets, cultures, and time zones. If this sounds like an exciting opportunity for you, please apply online. Any queries can be directed to James Davison at or Luke at

Technical Business Analyst Newcastle (3 days onsite) £40,000 – £55,000 base + company bonus, pension & private medical A leading global digital & technology consultancy are expanding their North East delivery hub. They’re looking for an SC clearable Business Analyst to join their software delivery teams, working across major transformation programmes for high profile clients. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong Business Analysis experience in tech centric environments. What you’ll do as a Business Analyst: • Act as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams, translating requirements into clear, actionable specifications., • Produce functional designs, sequence diagrams, process flows, user stories and detailed acceptance criteria., • Collaborate with developers, testers, UX/UI designers and architects throughout the full SDLC., • Run and participate in Agile ceremonies, championing good BA practice across the team., • Support testing activities by reviewing scripts, triaging defects and clarifying requirements., • Contribute to business readiness, change management and training activities for major releases., • Advocate for user centred, data driven decision making within delivery teams. You’ll ideally bring: • 3+ years’ experience as a Business Analyst working in software delivery or technical environments., • Strong experience producing detailed artefacts (functional designs, user stories, business rules, process maps etc.)., • Ability to engage confidently with both business and technical stakeholders., • Understanding of APIs, databases, integrations, and modern digital delivery., • Experience working within Agile teams on multi disciplinary digital projects., • Eligibility for SC clearance (5 years in the UK required). The Package: • £40,000 – £55,000 base salary, • Company bonus, • Pension scheme, • Private medical cover

Technology Delivery Lead Newcastle upon Tyne (Hybrid) £55,000 + 10% Bonus SC Clearable We’re hiring for a Technology Delivery Lead to take ownership of complex digital delivery, bringing structure, pace and clarity to large‑scale technology programmes. The role sits within a major technology delivery organisation operating at national and enterprise scale. Teams work on long‑term, high‑impact programmes where quality, pace and stakeholder confidence are critical, and delivery leadership is genuinely valued. What you’ll do as a Technology Delivery Lead • Leading the delivery of complex technology initiatives across multiple workstreams, • Managing senior stakeholders and navigating complex delivery environments with confidence, • Guiding multi‑disciplinary teams through Agile delivery, ensuring clear direction and accountability, • Translating technical detail into concise, business‑focused updates and decisions, • Defining and tracking delivery metrics, identifying risks and driving continuous improvement About the Candidate The right Technology Delivery Lead should have: • Proven experience leading delivery across complex technology or digital programmes, • Strong working knowledge of Agile delivery principles and delivery best practice, • Confident engaging with technical teams and understanding technical concepts, • Experience managing multiple stakeholders in structured, governance‑led environments, • Clear, effective communicator with a pragmatic and organised delivery mindset What’s in it for you? • Up to £55,000 + Bonus, • Hybrid working based in Newcastle, • 25 Days holiday per annum, • Extensive benefits package, • Continuous training provided for career progression To hear more about the Technology Delivery Lead role contact Daire McIlhatton at

Job Description About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, we continue to deliver innovative digital services that matter. Role Overview We are looking for a Senior Android Developer to design, build, and maintain high-quality native Android applications for a UK government client. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary agile team, delivering user-centred mobile experiences that meet Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and accessibility requirements. This is a hands-on technical role operating within structured and governed environments where security, performance, accessibility, and reliability are critical to service success. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain native Android applications using Kotlin and/or Java, • Collaborate with UX designers, product owners, and backend developers to translate requirements into robust, accessible mobile experiences, • Write clean, testable, well-documented code following established coding standards and architectural patterns, • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployment, • Ensure applications meet WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards and GDS service standards, • Conduct code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices within the team, • Integrate with RESTful APIs and backend services, working closely with API developers, • Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues, crashes, and production defects, • Support Google Play Store submission processes and manage release cycles, • Contribute to technical documentation, architecture decisions, and sprint ceremonies Essential Skills & Experience • Strong experience in native Android development using Kotlin (Java experience also valued), • Solid understanding of Android SDK, Android Studio, and the Google development ecosystem, • Experience with common Android architectural patterns (e.g. MVVM, MVI, Clean Architecture), • Proficiency with Android frameworks such as Jetpack Compose, Android Jetpack libraries, Room, Retrofit, or equivalent, • Experience writing unit tests, instrumented tests, and working with test-driven development practices, • Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g. Gradle, Fastlane, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions), • Understanding of RESTful API integration and networking best practices, • Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2) and building inclusive mobile interfaces, • Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery models (Scrum, Kanban), • Experience working in regulated, security-conscious, or high-assurance environments Desirable • Experience delivering mobile applications within a UK public-sector or government context, • Familiarity with GDS service standards, the Technology Code of Practice, and the GOV.UK Design System, • Experience with mobile analytics, crash reporting, and APM tools (e.g. Firebase Crashlytics, Dynatrace, App Center), • Understanding of secure coding practices and mobile security frameworks (e.g. OWASP Mobile), • Experience with mobile device management (MDM) or enterprise distribution, • Familiarity with cross-platform considerations, even if primarily native-focused Scope & Accountability • Responsible for hands-on design, development, and maintenance of Android applications, • Owns the quality and technical integrity of assigned mobile deliverables and code, • Contributes technical analysis and recommendations to the wider delivery team, • Accountable for timely delivery of agreed development activities within sprint cycles Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, valued, and supported. We actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, individuals from under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all.

Technology Delivery Lead (Agile / Scrum Focus) Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week) Salary: Up to £55,000 + 10% bonus This role is best suited to someone who operates at the intersection of Delivery Lead and Scrum Master - someone who thrives in Agile environments and excels at team coordination and delivery rhythm rather than commercial oversight. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing technology hub delivering complex software solutions across large-scale programmes, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, continuous improvement, and Agile best practices. This is a hands-on Agile delivery role, focused on enabling teams to perform at their best. You’ll take ownership of delivery processes across complex software projects, ensuring teams are aligned, ceremonies are effective, and delivery flows smoothly. Key Responsibilities • Lead Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives, • Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure smooth, predictable delivery, • Manage delivery across complex software projects with multiple stakeholders, • Track and report on delivery metrics, driving continuous improvement, • Translate technical concepts into clear, business-friendly updates, • Identify delivery risks and proactively remove blockers, • Champion Agile best practices and foster a high-performing team culture, • Support delivery planning across short, medium, and long-term objectives What We’re Looking For • Strong experience as a Scrum Master or Delivery Lead within software projects, • Deep understanding of Agile principles and practices, • Proven ability to run ceremonies and coordinate delivery across teams, • Comfortable working in complex stakeholder environments, • Experience with Agile tools such as JIRA, • Strong communication and organisational skills, • A delivery-first mindset with a focus on team enablement and outcomes Desirable • Agile certifications (e.g. Scrum Master), • Experience working in public sector or health environments, • Familiarity with DevOps practices and modern delivery models, • Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel If you are a Scrum Master who wants to step into a broader delivery leadership role while staying close to the team and Agile delivery, apply today!

Family Lawyer (3+ PQE) Location: Edinburgh Firm: Tier 2 Ranked Team | Leading Independent Scottish Firm Salary: Lucrative Salary + Strong Bonus + Excellent Benefits The Role & The Work This is a standout opportunity for an English and Welsh Qualified Family Solicitor to relocate to Edinburgh and join a Tier 2-ranked Family team with a well-established English law offering. This is an opportunity where you will be handling high-quality and often complex matters across cross-border jurisdictions. You will step into a role where the work is already strong and the client base is well-developed. Acting for a diverse range of clients, you will advise on financial remedy and children matters, many with a cross-border element, delivering clear, strategic and empathetic advice throughout. From the outset, you will take ownership of your own caseload, managing matters from instruction through to resolution, while building long-term client relationships and establishing yourself as a trusted adviser. The team operates in a collaborative and supportive way, meaning you’ll have the autonomy to grow your practice, backed by experienced colleagues who are invested in your development. There is clear scope to play a role in the continued growth of the English family law offering, whether through mentoring junior team members, contributing to internal knowledge or supporting business development initiatives. This is a firm that does things differently. With a genuine focus on flexibility, culture and long-term careers, you will benefit from high-quality work without the intensity of larger city firms, allowing you to build a successful and sustainable career. Your Experience • English Qualified Family Solicitor (3+ PQE), • Strong experience in Family Law, • Experience managing your own caseload independently, • Excellent communication and client-facing skills, • A proactive, collaborative and commercially aware approach, • An interest in relocating to Edinburgh and building a long-term career in Scotland Why This Role? • Join a highly ranked L500-ranked Family team with a strong cross-border practice, • Opportunity to relocate to Edinburgh, one of the UK’s most desirable cities, • High-quality, complex work without the demands of a traditional City role, • Agile and flexible working as standard, • Genuine work-life balance and supportive team culture, • Contribute to the growth of an established English law offering, • Lucrative salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits package If you’d like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott on 0131 460 7747 or for a confidential discussion.

🚀 Ready to Elevate Your Career as an NPD Project Manager? Know your way around electronic product development in an R&D environment? Join a leading innovator in technology solutions and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of product and technology roadmaps. This is your opportunity to make a real impact within a dynamic environment that values creativity, precision, and strong leadership. As a New Product Development (NPD) Project Manager, you will oversee a diverse portfolio of development and product introduction projects. You’ll be instrumental in ensuring cutting-edge products are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. 🔧 What You’ll Be Doing: • Leading cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Purchasing, Production, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Quality, and Senior Leadership, • Managing end-to-end project delivery, including budgets up to £2m annually, • Driving daily scrum meetings and providing clear updates to stakeholders, • Improving KPIs and SLAs across New Product Development and Introduction, • Ensuring seamless execution from concept through to launch 🎯 What We’re Looking For: • R&D / NPD project management of electronic products., • Strong background in waterfall/linear project management (e.g., PRINCE2 Practitioner), • Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and align teams, • Experience managing multiple projects and engaging senior stakeholders, • Agile project management experience, • Familiarity with Microsoft Project and SharePoint ✨ Why Join? Be part of a forward-thinking organisation where your ideas, leadership, and expertise will directly influence innovative product development. 👉 Apply now and take the next step in your career.

Artwork Lead Role: Full-time, Permanent Location: Fawdon, Newcastle upon Tyne Salary: Competitive + bonus + benefits The Role: The role is to ensure that all artwork requirements are managed to meet external and internal standards to ensure compliance and support the business needs. The Successful Candidate will: -Manage safety update changes -Manage printer proofs and the movement of proofs through approval process -Manage artwork process with packaging suppliers to meet internal and external demand, coordinating and checking all suppliers print proofs within specific timelines -Raise and manage change controls to ensure artwork changes are controlled -Supporting the introduction of new products by ensuring artwork availability in a timely manner -Contact point for internal customers (QA, Product Introduction team) with artwork requests/queries -Coordinate video and telephone conferences with regulatory and artwork teams to work on the submission information tracking of changes. -Key stakeholder in the New Product Introduction tracker -Propose formats (foils, leaflet and carton) for New Product Introductions -To oversee the process of making items obsolete in SAP -Investigating and resolving quality issues -Support the Planning team to minimise costs of new artwork introductions -Ensures accuracy of BOM and SSPR through thorough technical review processes The Person: -Knowledge of the artwork requirements within the Pharma industry -Able to work to deadlines and manage their own time to achieve success -Able to work within a dynamic environment -Target orientated -Willingness to learn and develop -Proven record of diligence and accuracy -Computer literacy -Ability to be self-motivated and to work as part of a team -Good communication skills- excellent written and spoken English The Rewards: In return, we offer a competitive salary and rewards package (including holiday, bonus and pension scheme). Not to mention the opportunity to genuinely make a difference in a new and dynamic role within a progressive and expanding business, at an exciting time of growing international reach. How to Apply: If you possess the experience, passion and ability to make this role a success then we would like to hear from you. Please send your cv to: . The closing date is 19/4/26. A Bit About Us: Accord Healthcare Europe is one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical companies in Europe. Accord has one of the largest market footprints of any European generic and biosimilars companies selling generic medicines in over 80 countries around the world. This global footprint enables us to deliver vital, affordable medicines to national health systems supporting healthcare professionals to transform patient lives worldwide. The approach of Accord is agile and inventive, always seeking to improve products and patients' access to them. Accord are driven to think differently and deliver more for the benefit of patients worldwide. To continue our growth, we’re looking for the best and brightest technical minds and forward-thinking business professionals. Keeping our people at the heart of all we do, we offer rewarding opportunities for those looking for continued personal and professional growth, investing in training and development tailored to each individual’s focus. So, if you’re looking for an inclusive company to take your career to the next level, you’re certainly in the right place; come and join us to make it better.

.NET Developer - Global Phenomenon – Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear (Tech stack: .NET Developer, .NET 10.0, ASP.NET Core, C# 14, .NET Aspire, CI/CD, Azure DevOps, EF Core 10.0, Agile, HTML Living Standard, CSS Living Standard, Programmer, Full Stack Engineer, Architect, .NET Developer) Our client has created a global phenomenon, connecting people online to unique travel experiences, in more than 60,000 cities and 180 countries. As they approach their 10th anniversary they are looking to produce a revolutionary set of products and services that will transform the travel industry beyond recognition. For our client, engineering is not just a job but a practice that they want to perfect. They aim to keep their systems modular, their code clean, and their documentation clear, and they follow the idea of leaving things better than how you found it. It is not just about the code — putting the right processes and tools in place to make developers happy and efficient is important to our client because it gives their .NET Developer the time to focus on polishing the product. Working on a new payment solution, you will be given the opportunity to operate at all levels of the stack: the UIs that allow people all over the world to pay and get paid in their locally preferred methods, the APIs and processor integrations to send payment instructions to their wide network of partners, the offline reporting and reconciliation pipelines that ensure financial data integrity and allow the business to operate, and more. We are seeking .NET Developer with a strong grasp of object orientated development principles and sound knowledge of: .NET, .NET Core, C# and Azure SQL. You will receive industry recognized training in all aspects of: .NET 10.0, C# 14, .NET Aspire, CI/CD, Azure DevOps, EF Core 10.0, Agile, HTML Living Standard, CSS Living Standard. Solid, DRY, LINQ and Azure Cosmos DB. Our client offers a structured career progression programme. It is common place for developers within their firm to receive their first promotion (and pay rise!) within 6 months of joining. All positions come with the following benefits: • Company shares, • Bonus (typically 20%), • Pension (11%), • Private medical healthcare (family plan included), • 27 days holiday, • Quarterly employee travel coupon, • Community involvement (4 hours per month to give back to the community), • Much more... No global movement springs from individuals. It takes an entire team united behind something big. Together, they work hard, they laugh a lot, they brainstorm nonstop, they use hundreds of Post-Its a week, and they give the best high-fives in town. If you are interested in being a part of this movement please apply today! Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK / Remote Working Salary: £45,000 - £85,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits Applicants must be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK even though remote working is available. Noir continues to be the leading Microsoft recruitment agency; we can help you make the right career decisions! NOIRUKNETREC NOIRUKREC NC/RC/NEWET

.NET Developer, C# 14, .NET 10.0 - Newcastle (Tech stack: .NET Developer, .NET 10.0, ASP.NET Core, C# 14, Azure SQL, .NET MAUI, GitHub Copilot, Docker, Kubernetes, Microservices architecture, Angular 21, Vue.js, TypeScript, Programmer, Full Stack Engineer, Architect, .NET Developer) Have you ever thought about getting from London to Edinburgh in 30 minutes? My client, a world leader in aerospace technology, and has decided to undertake research into a subsonic train transportation system similar to Hyperloop. Hyperloop and other subsonic transportation systems like this are essentially a futuristic train like mode of transport that have the ability to travel at speeds of over 700mph. Their R&D centres in the UK are in need of some talented .NET Developer to help build the software applications and cloud platforms that they need to run advanced data analytics and capture information from the high speed tests that they are running on a daily basis. .NET Developer applicants should have knowledge of: .NET, .NET Core, C# and Azure SQL. They will provide training into: .NET 10.0, ASP.NET Core, C# 14, Azure SQL, .NET MAUI, GitHub Copilot, Docker, Kubernetes, Microservices architecture, Angular 21, Vue.js, TypeScript, Agile and Azure Cosmos DB. All positions come with the following benefits: • 15% bonus., • 10% pension., • Weekly office code competition., • 5 days of brain-storming time per month., • 28 days holiday + 1 extra day off on your birthday. Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK / Remote Working Salary: £35,000 - £65,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits Applicants must be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK even though remote working is available. Noir continues to be the leading Microsoft recruitment agency; we can help you make the right career decisions! NOIRUKNETREC NOIRUKREC NC/NET/NEWET

Our team members have been leaders in FileMaker development for nearly a decade. As our client list grows, so does our need for talented developers who tackle big projects with ground breaking solutions. Location UK only, open to work UK Time (BST/GMT) Position We’re looking to hire another experienced FileMaker developer. We’re interested in someone who has tackled adventurous FileMaker development tasks, whether it’s architecting solution frameworks, building Custom Function libraries or Add-ons, Web Viewer integration with JavaScript, mobile solution sync, long-term system development, experience with Web integration, dash-boarding using ExecuteSQL or Qlik, building financial models, MySQL or Oracle integration, actively participating in the developer community, commercial product development, cutting-edge UI design…OR anything else you’ve done beyond the limits of standard FileMaker development. Requirements There’s no single technical or business requirement in this area — please check out our blog, list of services, case studies and client list for an idea of what our team members work on. In short this is anything or everything Claris- and FileMaker-related. You should have: • Minimum of five years experience as a developer., • Familiarity with current versions (v19.x) of the FileMaker Platform., • FileMaker Certification as an achievement or goal., • Solid knowledge of related technologies and IT environments., • Excellent communication skills., • Proven reliability., • Experience with JavaScript is a plus., • Experience with Qlik, PowerBI, or Tableau is a plus., • Experience with web integration, HTML5/JSON/REST APIs/Git/etc. is a plus., • Experience with graphic design, data visualization, UI/UX is a plus., • Experience with Project Management and/or Agile software development is a plus., • Interest in JS/React/Node, Ruby/Rails, Python or Swift/iOS is a plus., • Experience with ERP, SCM, finance, POS, E-commerce is a plus. The ideal applicant will be able to enthusiastically perform job functions with a minimum of structure and supervision, and be able to thrive in an informal, creative, entrepreneurial company. You should be interested in working as part of a smaller firm, although experience freelancing or working at a larger corporation is valuable. Benefits • Competitive salary, • Hybrid office / home working, • EV Car Scheme, • Pension scheme, • Private Health Care, • Gym Membership, • Company incentive scheme, • Staff social & wellbeing events, • Employee assistance programme Salary: £55k - £65k depending on experience. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Location: Glasgow or UK Employment Type: Full Time, Hybrid or Remote (Depending on Location) Reference Number: TBH48 About Us IES is a global climate tech company delivering world‑leading, physics‑based software and solutions that empower designers, engineers, and operators to create and maintain energy‑efficient buildings. With over 30 years of innovation, we are recognised as a leader in integrated performance‑based analysis and home to the most advanced building physics analytics team in the world. Our software solutions and expert consultancy services support the design, retrofit, and operation of more efficient, comfortable, and sustainable buildings. Our Research and Innovation team ensures our technology and industry expertise remain best‑in‑class and at the forefront of innovation. The Role We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join our growing Glasgow‑based team. Working closely with Product, Software Development, QA, and IT, you will support the design, implementation, and optimisation of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps platforms. This role is critical to enabling reliable, secure, and scalable software delivery across IES. You will maintain and improve DevOps tooling, manage build agents using GitOps practices, support cloud deployments (primarily in Azure), and promote DevOps culture and continuous improvement across the organisation. What You’ll Do • Maintain and administer DevOps tools, ensuring they remain up to date, reliable, and fully operational, • Design, implement, and optimise CI/CD pipelines using Azure Pipelines, • Build and manage build agents supporting build and release processes, following GitOps practices, • Develop automation solutions using appropriate scripting languages and tools to reduce manual effort, • Support cloud deployments and day‑to‑day cloud operations, primarily within Azure, • Produce and maintain documentation covering DevOps tools, build agents, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud operations, • Identify and recommend opportunities for continuous improvement within the DevOps function, • Promote DevOps culture, principles, and best practices across engineering and delivery teams, • Collaborate closely with cross‑functional stakeholders to support efficient and high‑quality software delivery Essential Skills & Experience • Degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience, • 3+ years’ experience in a DevOps or similar role, • Proven experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, • Experience maintaining and administering DevOps tools (e.g. Azure DevOps), • Strong proficiency with Git and source control practices, • Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g. PowerShell, Bash, YAML, Python), • Experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Ansible), • Hands‑on experience with cloud technologies, preferably Microsoft Azure, • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within cross‑functional teams Desirable • Experience working in Agile environments (e.g. Scrum), • Exposure to containerisation and virtualisation technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes), • Experience supporting scalable, cloud‑based platforms and services, • Strong documentation and communication skills Why Join Us • Build and operate platforms that directly enable real‑world climate impact through energy‑efficient buildings., • Own and shape critical CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure in a fast‑growing, mission‑driven climate tech company., • Work with modern DevOps tooling and cloud technologies, with real responsibility and influence over engineering outcomes., • Collaborate with highly skilled teams across Product, Software Engineering, QA, and IT in a culture that values DevOps excellence., • Flexible working, and the opportunity to grow your career while doing meaningful work. How to Apply Send a cover letter detailing your relevant skills and an up‑to‑date CV to . Please include the job title and reference number in your application. Early applications are encouraged as this vacancy may close once sufficient applications are received. Our Commitment to Inclusion IES is committed to an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed. We can provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, for example, sharing interview questions in advance, allowing breaks between stages, or offering extra time where needed. If you require support at any point, please contact the IES HR team at or 0141 945 8500. Candidate information is handled in line with GDPR; please see our ___

Senior Backend Developer (.NET | AI-First SaaS Platform) Compensation: Competitive, based on location and experience Location: UK (Hybrid – Office & Remote) Keepnet is an AI-driven SaaS platform experiencing strong, sustained growth in the UK with growing global momentum, helping organisations manage human cyber risk at scale. With Agentic AI live in production, Keepnet runs autonomous systems that plan, build, and operate security awareness and human risk workflows, supported by strong guardrails and observability. We’re looking for a Senior Backend Developer who wants to build production-grade backend services that power these systems, working in a multinational, AI-first engineering team where quality, ownership, and long-term thinking matter. What You’ll Do • Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services for Keepnet’s Human Risk Management platform., • Build clean, modular APIs that integrate internal services and third-party systems to enable automation, reporting, and security workflows., • Develop testable, maintainable codebases using principles such as Clean Architecture, DDD, and TDD., • Own the full development lifecycle: design, implementation, CI/CD (Azure), and post-release monitoring., • Work on distributed and asynchronous systems using message queues, background workers, and event-driven workflows., • Use observability signals (logging, metrics, tracing, tools like Sentry) to proactively detect, diagnose, and prevent production issues., • Collaborate closely with frontend, product, and customer-facing teams to deliver features that solve real customer problems., • Participate in Agile ways of working, focused on iteration, ownership, and continuous improvement. What We’re Looking For • 8+ years of experience building backend systems with .NET., • Strong understanding of API design, distributed systems, and asynchronous architectures., • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL preferred), caching, and queuing systems., • Familiarity with cloud environments and DevOps practices (Azure preferred)., • Comfortable working on production SaaS platforms, with ownership beyond deployment., • Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g. Cursor or similar) to support code exploration, refactoring, testing, or design discussions—while maintaining strong engineering judgment., • A strong sense of ownership and production accountability, including monitoring, debugging, and continuous improvement., • Ability to understand product and business context, making pragmatic technical decisions that balance user value, risk, and long-term goals., • A security-conscious mindset, building systems that are secure by design. Life at Keepnet At Keepnet, engineering is about craft, collaboration, and impact. What you can expect: • Hybrid Working: A balance of in-office collaboration and remote focus time., • Thoughtful Engineering: Time and space to design systems properly, not just ship quickly., • Global Context: Work on a multinational SaaS platform used across multiple regions., • AI-First Environment: AI-assisted development and production-grade AI systems are part of everyday work., • Annual Leave: 25 days (+1 per year of service)., • Health & Well-being: Gym support and cycle-to-work scheme., • Team Culture: Monthly team lunches and quarterly offsites., • Continuous Learning: Learn from experienced peers and grow your skills over time. Why This Role Is Different This role is for engineers who: • Care about system design and long-term maintainability, • Enjoy working with experienced peers who challenge each other constructively, • Prefer preventing incidents over reacting to them, • Want to build software used by real customers at real scale, • Believe good engineering is as much about ownership and judgment as it is about code If that sounds like you, we’d love to talk.